Loki and Ava were led through the halls of the palace of Alfheim. They were given a large spacious room. The walls were made of glass allowing natural lighting to flood the room. Large marble pillars were spaced every so often supporting the room and breaking up the glass. One wall was completely absent and led out onto a beautiful balcony that overlooked a beautiful river and a peaceful garden.
"The ropes along the wall will close curtains around the room so that you can have some privacy." Gerd, Frey's wife, told them. "We also have some clothes in the wardrobe for you. They include some warmer clothes should you choose to venture into the frozen part of our world."
"Thank you." Loki replied. "We appreciate your kindness and hospitality."
Here smiled. "Anything for a prince of Asgard. Especially one that helped us in our time of need. It is our honor to host you here for such a happy time in your life." She then bowed and left the newly weds alone.
"It is beautiful here." Ava observed, looking around the room and taking in the beauty of the other world.
Loki smiled. "Not nearly as beautiful as the sight I see." He said looking at his wife.
Ava just smiled and shook her head. "Sometimes, I think I must have you fooled or something."
Loki pulled Ava into his arms and kissed her forehead. "You are the most beautiful sight I will ever see...so you just need to get used to that."
Ava grinned. "I'll do my best." She replied. "Now are we going to explore this world or not?"
Loki chuckled. "It has been a while since we've gone on an adventure together."
"Well, the last time we did we were almost eaten by a giant bird creature." Ava replied.
"But I did protect you then." Loki reminded her.
"And I know you always will." Ava replied. "So, let's go."
Loki grinned. "Shall we explore the frozen part or just stick to the warm part today?"
"I do not know about you, but I want to play in the snow." Ava answered, a grin on her face.
Loki chuckled. He loved the way Ava was excited to go exploring. "Then we shall go play in the snow."
They opened up the wardrobe and pulled out the warmer clothes. Ava changed and looked at Loki. "How do I look?" She asked.
Loki looked at Ava. She was dressed in form-fitting white pants and a long sleeved tunic that came down mid thigh. The clothes hugged her curves and were lined with fur. She had knee-high boots that matched the rest of the outfit. He grinned at her. "These clothes suit you quite well, my darling."
Ava grinned and her cheeks reddened at the way Loki gazed at her. He looked at her as if he hadn't eaten in days and she were the tastiest morsel he had ever seen. She let her eyes take in his form in his outfit of white leather and fur. "They suit you as well." She replied. "I will say I kinda miss the green and black though."
Loki grinned. "Are you ready my darling?"
"Yes!" Ava answered excitedly.
They then left their chambers and headed out. They made their way to the frozen part of the Alfheim, exploring the frozen forest. Ava looked all around her, seeing the snow and ice bathing the world in white. "It's so peaceful and beautiful." Ava observed, her eyes wide with wonder. She had seen snow on Asgard before, but it had never been like this.
Loki grinned as he watched his wife. He had been here before but there was something special about sharing this moment with Ava. The other warriors he had been with at that first time all hated the frozen part. They all had said that it was awful, but Loki hadn't shared their sentiment. He had felt the same way Ava had. This furthered his belief in their love. "I feel the same way."
Ava grinned back at him. Her grin turned playful and mischief sparkled in her eyes. She turned and ran into the forest taking cover in the trees. She bent and scooped up the snow in her gloved hands and began to form it into a ball.
Loki took off after her, following her tracks in the snow. Ava popped out from behind a tree and tossed a perfectly formed snow ball at him and hit him in the back. Loki turned to look at her. There were no tracks leading to where she stood. "You tricked me." He said, smiling in approval.
Ava giggled. "I'm glad to see that you approve."
"Of course you know, I can't let this trick go unpunished." Loki replied, a copy of himself appearing behind Ava and throwing a snowball at her and then disappearing.
"Oh, you're going to pay for that." Ava replied. She then used her power to cause the snow on a branch above Loki's head to fall and cover him.
"Oh my darling, you have just unleashed forces for which you are not prepared to combat." Loki said, his voice a playful growl.
Ava grinned and let out a giggle. "Come and get me." She said turning and running through the forest.
Loki took off after her. He created several copies of himself and surrounded her. Ava looked at the Lokis surrounding her. She knew that the copies she would just run right through, but she didn't know which were the copies and which was her real husband.
"What are you going to do now, my darling?" Loki asked, grinning.
Ava looked around her. She knew exactly which was the real Loki. She turned and ran to him, tackling him to the ground. "That's exactly what I'm doing." She answered.
Loki laughed. "I like the way you fight."
Ava pressed her lips to his. "I love you."
"I love you." Loki replied. "What do you say we return to our room and continue this there?"
"I'd say that you're in my mind again because I was thinking the exact same thing." Ava answered with a grin.